What skin classification system considers the client's ethnic background?

The Lancer classification system is noteworthy for taking into account the ethnic background of clients when assessing skin types. This system categorizes skin not only based on the physiological characteristics and behavior of the skin but also incorporates variations that arise from different ethnicities. This cultural aspect allows practitioners to better understand skin responses to treatments and potential issues specific to various ethnic groups, which can significantly influence aesthetic approaches and care.

In contrast, the Fitzpatrick system primarily focuses on skin's response to UV exposure and categorizes it into six skin types based on features such as hair color, eye color, and the tendency to burn or tan. The Glogau classification emphasizes sun damage and the appearance of wrinkles, while the Robinson classification looks into skin types based on pore size and texture. None of these alternatives specifically address the influence of ethnic background on skin types in the same comprehensive way as the Lancer system does.